Atty. William C. Henchy

Atty. William C. Henchy

William C. Henchy is a lawyer practicing estates, trust law, environmental law and 7 other areas of law.

Orleans Orleans 41 yrs experience 41 year
Call (774) 561-0542 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William C. Henchy at a glance

William C. Henchy is a Member based in Orleans, Massachusetts, practicing at William C. Henchy. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1985) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1985). Educated at Boston College (J.D., 1984) and Tufts University (B.A., 1981). Active member of Barnstable County and Massachusetts Bar Associations. Serands clients in Orleans, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William C. Henchy is a lawyer practicing estates, trust law, environmental law and 7 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Tufts University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • William practices at William C. Henchy in Orleans, MA

Practice Areas Explained

William C. Henchy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William C. Henchy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

William C. Henchy is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Massachusetts →

Probate

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William C. Henchy is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

William C. Henchy is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts →

Land Use & Zoning

William C. Henchy is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William C. Henchy

Where is William C. Henchy's law office located?
William C. Henchy's law practice is located in Orleans, Massachusetts. The firm is William C. Henchy. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William C. Henchy handle?
William C. Henchy focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has William C. Henchy practiced law?
William C. Henchy has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did William C. Henchy go to law school?
William C. Henchy earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact William C. Henchy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston College
- 1984
B.A.
Tufts University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1985

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